Originally Posted by
Altlandisto
Very staunch and motivational replies. Lol.
Just fitness then? No technique?
I've been cycling regularly for 3 months. I can see from local Strava groups that my weekly elevation gain is usually way above most of the other cyclists. Ive started to get the odd 'top 10' on segments so I reckon my fitness ain't too bad. Usually far from the top 10 on the hills though! I really do enjoy the hills, but not quite there yet. I am a big lad though. 6ft2/188cm. 90kg/14 stone. Thoughts?
Sadly, the one exercise that you can do that makes you better at climbing is......climbing.
BTW - top 10s on Strava? I'd only see those if I left the Garmin on while driving home with the bike in the trunk! SO many riders around here that my rankings on any segment are always at least 4 digits.